Bishop Hubbard's plea to raise the minimum wage in New York ("Give workers the just wages they deserve," Nov. 19) is primarily based upon his concept of social justice and upon the moral requirement for all sectors of society to advance the common good.

Bishop Hubbard cites the Fiscal Policy Institute when looking at the impact the increased minimum wage would have on the economy.

The institute, in its report, states: "Raising the minimum wage is fair to workers and constitutes good business practice. Communities are stronger when hard work is rewarded, when the least advantaged workers are better able to make their own way, and when businesses profit by concentrating more on producing quality goods and services rather than by seeing who can pay their workers the least."

If you're not getting my point, please read or view Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" during this holiday season. The 1984 TV version starring George C. Scott is a personal favorite.